Field Ops Memo 2007-25: Impact of MassHealth Citizenship Rules on TAFDC, EAEDC and Food Stamps

Memo informs DTA staff of the MassHealth citizenship verification requirements; BEACON changes as a result of BEACON Increment 2.1.22 scheduled for release April 2, 2007; and the effect on TAFDC, EAEDC and FS citizen applicants. Advocacy note: Citizenship verification is not required for TAFDC or Food Stamps unless questionable. Verification of citizenship is required for EAEDC but there is a broader range of verifications allowed than MassHealth. Any person who verifies citizenship for MassHealth is verified for all DTA programs.